Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Nintendo Switch, like everything else that can lighten the mood during this incredibly tough time, is in short supply. And as soon as retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart gets it in stock, it quickly sells out. It can be disheartening to miss out on
Read MoreThe Google-owned home security company Nest updated its Nest Aware service with an all-new pricing model and some new features. Read more… Are Google's New Nest Aware Plans Worth the Extra Cost? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreEpic’s Tim Sweeney hints at what’s to come in 2021 for new consoles, Fortnite and more. Epic's Unreal Engine 5: I got a first look on PS5, and now I'm a believer – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSix million units of the budget phone were shipped globally, according to Strategy Analytics. Samsung Galaxy A51 outsold all other Android phones in the first quarter, analysts say – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Italian brand gives us another look at its new sports car — and honors Sir Stirling Moss in the process. Maserati MC20 sports car shows off with a Stirling Moss wrap – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company revealed more images of the car, and also paid a tribute to Sir Stirling Moss. Maserati MC20 looks stunning in teaser photos – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGet books delivered to your doorstep to keep your kids occupied and off screens. 7 book subscription services for kids and young adults – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreI do not DIY without a reason. If I’m going to make my own version of a commercially available product, it either needs to taste better than its store-bought counterpart, cost me fewer dollars, or align with my particular brand of laziness. This is why I don’t make my own ketchup—it’s time consuming, not much
Read MoreAt first, I was surprised to find I’m not the only person who has been roller skating in quarantine. My daughter found an old pair of toy plastic skates that still fit her (just barely) and dug out the skates I used to play derby in, years ago. We put on some Disney tunes and
Read MoreA nonprofit maker organization is working with a company that creates computer kits to encourage people to make respirators for their communities. Maker Mask, Pi-top to Share Lessons on 3D Printing Respirator Masks Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreFacebook is paying a landmark settlement of $52 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by content moderators, who review posts depicting murders, suicides and other disturbing acts to keep them off the Internet. Facebook content moderator details trauma that prompted fight for million PTSD settlement Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreInternational travel involves a lot of moving parts:from getting a passport and booking your itinerary to budgeting your trip and learning the basics of the language and local customs. An additional component you may need to figure out is whether or not you need a visa. Thankfully, the United States has visa-free… Read more… How
Read MoreGoogle has just made premium functionality in its online video meeting software freely available to anybody with a Google e-mail account. Google Meet Now Offers Free Option Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreImage: Amazon Finding TV shows and movies that you can stream on Amazon’s Fire TV devices for free without any subscriptions is about to get much simpler. The company is adding a new “free” tab to the main Fire TV navigation bar. In this section, you’ll be able to browse content that can be viewed
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge President Donald Trump has extended his executive order banning US companies from working with or buying telecommunications equipment from companies deemed a national security risk until May 2021, via Reuters. While the ban doesn’t explicitly call out specific companies, it’s been used to virtually shut down US operations
Read MoreGoogle Meet is now free for everyone to use. The search giant has finished its rollout, and anyone with an email address—a Gmail address, that is—can use it to hold free video chats. Meet isn’t as fully-featured as other video chat apps, but a few useful browser extensions can add in much-needed functionality. Oh, and…
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Crowdfunding platform Kickstarter is the latest company to resort to layoffs during the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The company filed a regulatory notice in New York last week revealing it had laid off 25 employees, or about 18 percent of its workforce. But Kickstarter
Read MoreTesla brought workers back ono Monday, in defiance of county orders. The county now says Tesla can reopen beginning next week. Elon Musk already restarted Tesla production. Now the county says it’s allowed next week. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePhoto by Mario Tama/Getty Images Uber outlined a series of measures it is taking Wednesday to adapt its ride-hailing and delivery businesses to a world changed by COVID-19. Chief among them is a new rule limiting the maximum number of people allowed in each vehicle. Starting May 18th, only three passengers will be allowed in
Read MoreCollege students are now feeling much more enthusiastic about the prospect of returning to school in the fall. Most College Students Expect to Head Back to School in the Fall Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreSocial media is already filling up with misinformation about a Covid-19 vaccine, months or years before one even exists. Get Ready for a Covid-19 Vaccine Information War Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe New Mutants, a movie that feels like it’s never going to actually come out, has a new release date: August 28th. Like Mulan and Black Widow, The New Mutants was delayed because of the global pandemic, which saw movie theaters around the world shut down. Disney announced in an earlier press release that Mulan
Read MoreBoth riders and drivers now have to agree to a checklist of items before rides, including wearing a face mask. Uber overhauls its app to address coronavirus safety – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreStars — they’re just like us! Stuck at home, and playing way too much Animal Crossing, that is. Welcome to Lauren Lapkus’s Animal Crossing island Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAll Together Now came about after singer Damian Kulash’s personal experience with COVID-19. OK Go delivers moving music video call for unity during coronavirus crisis – CNET Source: CNet
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